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  1. New Board Appointments Announced Posted: 11th November 2019 The British Association of Sclerotherapists is delighted to welcome two recent appointments to the BAS Management Board. Dr Haroun Gajraj is a vascular surgeon specialising in the management of complex venous conditions including varicose veins, thread veins, deep venous thrombosis and their complications. He carries out duplex ultrasound, EVLT (laser), VNUS closure, foam sclerotherapy and… View Article
  2. How to improve before & after photographs Posted: 12th September 2019 Contributed by Dr Haroun Gajraj, Director of the VeinCare Centre I frequently get asked by colleagues how I take photographs and what my motivation is. Well, I have refined my method of photography over many years and I now have a dedicated space in the corner of my consulting room to take photographs. My motivation is… View Article
  3. BAS 2020 conference details announced Posted: 19th July 2019 BAS 2020 Sclerotherapy Conference on Tuesday 19th May will be back at Dorney Lake Conference Centre. A day dedicated to your sclerotherapy CPD, the conference promises topics that will appeal to a range of experience levels. Encompassing both foam and microsclerotherapy, the event brings together phlebologists, vascular surgeons and nurses, aesthetics practitioners and dermatologists with a… View Article
  4. Missed BAS conference? Read all about it Posted: 11th June 2019 An enthusiastic group of over 80 surgeons, doctors and nurses gathered at the magnificent lakeside Eton Dorney Conference Centre near Windsor for BAS 2019 conference on 14th May. This unique event brought together practitioners from the worlds of phlebology, vascular surgery, aesthetics and dermatology, all with a common interest in foam sclerotherapy and/or microsclerotherapy and… View Article
  5. Design a poster presentation Posted: 18th April 2019 The BAS is interested in knowing about the great work our delegates are doing and so, for the first time, we are inviting Poster Presentations to be displayed at BAS 2020 Conference on 19th May 2020. Help others learn and grow – and raise your own profile – by sharing some of the valuable knowledge, tips… View Article
  6. 14th May 2019 – BAS conference Posted: 27th September 2018 Following the success of the 2018 Spring Conference we are delighted to confirm the date of the 2019 sclerotherapy Conference – Tuesday 14th May. The event will once again be held at Dorney Lake Conference Centre near Windsor – an unbeatable venue, perfect for our needs and popular with delegates because of the magnificent lakeside… View Article
  7. BAS Conference Update Posted: 22nd May 2018 An enthusiastic group of 60 vascular surgeons and aesthetic doctors and nurses gathered at the stunning Dorney Lake Conference Centre for the BAS 2018 conference on 15th May. We welcomed members and non-members from throughout the UK and Ireland – and a few travelled from further afield to update their knowledge and learn from experts… View Article
  8. of Free Place Competition announced! Posted: 10th April 2018   The Win a Free Place competition has been drawn, and the lucky winner is Gaynor Hughes of Aistheta in Crewkerne.  Congratulations Gaynor, and we look forward to welcoming you to the conference as our guest. Gaynor will receive a free ticket to attend the 2018 conference on 15th May at Dorney Lake Conference Centre,… View Article
  9. Management of thrombophlebitis: are the new anticoagulant drugs useful? Posted: 15th March 2018 From time to time, I have to manage patients with thrombophlebitis. The most effective drug for this has been Fondaparinux (a synthetic low molecular weight heparin) which moderates symptoms if given daily for about 6 weeks. Alternatively, low molecular weight heparins may be used for the same duration. This strategy is supported by ACCP Guidelines… View Article
  10. Online registration open Posted: 7th February 2018 Online registration for the conference on 15th May is now open. Register now The provisional programme will be released shortly. For further details of fees and venue, and to preview proposed speakers and topics, click here.  

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